Solution Architecture is responsible for ensuring that MSP solutions being deployed and operationally maintained contain the most efficient technological and business process considerations enabling the capabilities required to meet specific business needs. This process involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders, project teams, and subject matter experts (SMEs) providing leadership and holistic views into cross-business and functional solutions.
Responsibilities
Architecture not only provides the business with what is needed but also allows the business to implement effective solutions on time minimizing downstream maintenance, quality inefficiencies, and long-term operational costs. Engagement goals with the Architecture team include leadership and execution coverage across the following three areas:
- Thought Leadership
- Solution Governance
- Lead Development for Solutions
The Solution Analyst functions within the Solution Architecture team:
- Leads low-complexity, end-to-end expansion opportunities, and operational program efficiencies
- Supports project data collection, modeling and analysis
- Executes integration testing, analysis, and validations
- Participates in requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment of client invoicing solutions
- Conducts technology and data staging support (functional and technical)
- Owns technical documentation creation, analysis, and maintenance (specifications, technology documents, error handling guides, test scenarios, etc.)
- Executes technology configuration and validation
- Provides operational and technology solution governance to cross-functional teams
- Attends project meeting providing technology considerations, notes and takeaways
- Conducts technology research and analysis supporting project business rules
